'Keep reporting off-road bikes', police urge

Sgt David Eeles from Wednesbury Neighbourhood Team

A police officer has encouraged members of the public to continue reporting illegal use of off-road bikes.

Sgt David Eeles from West Midlands Police said anti-social behaviour and the potential cause of serious injuries were some of the reasons the force was cracking down on their use.

"It's not an unknown issue within the West Midlands, but we're taking more action in conjunction with the council to stop, seize them and to prosecute these off-road bikes," he said.

Once the vehicles have been seized they are crushed at a scrapyard, something Sgt Eeles, who is based in Wednesbury, said would send a strong message to those who used them.

After being seized, these off-road bikes were crushed at a scrapyard

"We'd encourage the public to continue reporting to the police.

"If we don't know about it, we can't take action," he said.

Concerned locals can call 101 or the West Midlands Police website to report any incidents involving illegal bike use.